PS- kudos to Coach Pendergast for turning Hagan and the D loose a bit. It was great to see and exciting to see. The kids love it, just read all the quotes from them after the game.

Cal has had these kind of players on D for years, it just requires the philosophy and commitment to coach them up and trust them to turn them loose. Hopefully we see a next big step forward from the D this Saturday. We’ll need it.

Everyone should by now be aware of the crushing personal battles that Hagan fought through last year including the serious illness of his daughter and the resulting lack of focus on academics and football. That he’s fought back and is now really succeeding again, in the classroom and on the field, is a testimony to his personal strength. He richly deserves all the accolades and honors coming his way.

Hagan is a great example of what Cal football has become under Tedford. Coaches at other schools would have thrown him under the bus.

Hagan had a good game and got recognized. I’m glad for him
However, not mentioned is his 2 pass interference
calls(one giving UCLA 1st down on the 8 yard line) and was beaten by his man for the only UCLA score.
USC will be on him all day. Hope he can get another player of the week.